Barrenstrawberry is a common name for several plants which may refer to: Potentilla, or in particular Potentilla sterilis, native to Europe. How and When to Plant BarrenStrawberry. Plant barrenstrawberry (potted specimens are usually available from nurseries that specialize in natives) in spring or early summer. Potentilla sterilis, also called strawberryleaf cinquefoil or barrenstrawberry, is a perennial herbaceous species of flowering plant in the rose family Rosaceae. While seeds for barrenstrawberry are available, it is usually grown by vegetative propagation. You can typically find it at local nurseries, especially those specializing in native plants. BarrenStrawberry is perennial, evergreen wildflower that can be used as groundcover and is native to Eastern Canada and United States. It can be found naturally in forests and streambanks. Waldsteinia ternata barrenstrawberry adapts to a wide range of soil types but performs its best in average, well-draining soil. It can be grown under pine trees. Morphology: BarrenStrawberry is classified as an evergreen groundcover attaining a height of 6” with a spread of 48”or more. The foliage resembles that of garden strawberry. Plant the tough, semi-evergreen BarrenStrawberry as a woodland ground cover. It will naturalize via rhizomes and out-compete weeds. Waldsteinia ternata (BarrenStrawberry) A compact plant with deep green, ruffled, glossy leaves forming a 6-8" mat primarily used as a ground cover. Waldsteinia fragarioides, commonly called barrenstrawberry, is an ornamental, strawberry-like plant grown primarily as a ground cover.
